Atlantic gymnasts compete at Pilgrim Invitational

Wednesday

Nov 28, 2012 at 3:15 AM

FROM STAFF REPORTS

WORCESTER, Mass. — Level 5 gymnasts from Atlantic Gymnastics Training Center (AGTC) of Portsmouth recently returned home from the Pilgrim Invitational hosted by Giguere Gymnastics and held at South High School in Worcester, Mass.

In the child division Katherine Carter earned 7th place all around supported by consistent scoring in all four events — 8.5 on beam, 8.8 on floor, 8.3 vault and 8.35 on uneven bars. Alysia Tellez took 8th in the all around with a second place finish on floor, sixth place finish on vault, and fifth place on uneven bars. Hailing from York, Maine, Carly Mitchell earned 8th place on vault with an 8.55 while teammate Jennifer Ross executed a solid floor routine earning a 8.45.

In the junior division Arianna Degenaars took 5th overall with second place floor and uneven bars routines. Kaia Meredith earned accolades with eighth place showing on uneven bars and Portsmouth’s Lucy Ferrini performed beautifully on floor and vault.

In the senior division, Grace Toshach’s lucky number was 3 with a 3rd place overall finish in the all around and 3rd place results on beam, floor and uneven bars. Cali McDonald scored 5th among her peers supported by steady finishes in each of the four events—seventh on beam and vault, sixth on uneven bars and fourth on floor. AGTC teammate Cailey Brickett was awarded 8th place all around with a stellar second place finish on vault, sixth place on uneven bars, seventh on beam and eighth on floor. Elizabeth and Sarah Toshach also did well earning judge recognition—Elizabeth on vault with a 7th place finish (tie with McDonald) and Sara with a secure 8.25 on floor.

Coached by Matt Yellis and Jennifer Pelland, the Atlantic level 5 team was awarded fourth place in the team all around scoring. The team returns to practice this week to prepare for its next meet — a state qualifying sectional — The Judges Cup to be held Dec. 7-9 in Brentwood.